Leaky Basement Repair
Leaking Basement Repair Injection System
How to Fix a Leaky Basement
Water damage is a serious issue that can have devastating effects on your home. Not only does it decrease the value and livability of your property, but it can also compromise the structural integrity of your home. A leaky, damp basement is particularly concerning, as it creates a breeding ground for harmful mold and bacteria that can cause health issues for you and your family.
In addition, a damp basement can attract pests such as termites and rodents, causing further damage and infestations. It’s crucial to address any water damage in your basement as soon as possible to avoid these issues and prevent them from escalating. With the right tools and procedures, you can successfully mitigate basement leaks and protect your home from further damage.
Cracks and Cold Joints are Common Areas for Basement Leaks to Occur
Unsealed cracks and cold joints in your basement can be a major source of water damage, as they provide an easy pathway for water to enter your home. This can result in flooding, which not only damages your belongings but also compromises the structural integrity of your home. In addition to damaging walls, coverings, furniture, and storage items, water can also cause electrical hazards and increase the risk of fires.
How do I Stop my Basement from Leaking?
There are many methods to mitigate basement leaks. The construction of the basement and environmental factors have to be considered when choosing the right products and procedures, and it is always advised to consult a professional in the process.
One solution that has been successfully used for over thirty years is the SealBoss Leak Sealing Foam injection system. This system seals leaking basement cracks and cold joints by injecting a foam that expands to fill and seal the gaps, creating a watertight barrier. This method is effective, long-lasting, and cost-efficient, making it a popular choice for homeowners and contractors alike.
Leaky Basement Repair – Joint and Void Filling Injection
Scope
A basement had persistent leakage through cold joints where the wall meets the floor.
A previously repair attempt by a contractor using a crystalline product and epoxy coating had failed, water was still pooling on the floor following heavy rains.
The homeowner was in search for a permanent solution to prevent water intrusion into the basement.
Leaky Basement Repair – Detail
A SealBoss technical representative was summoned to provide his expertise on how to seal the basement leaks. >Upon careful examination of the jobsite, it was discovered that the basement floor was approximately 8 inches thick and was poured slightly deeper towards the walls. It was also identified that the source of the leakage was through the cold joint between the wall and the poured slab.
Repair System
It was determined that SealBoss 1510 Water Stop Foam would be the preferred leak sealing injection product to seal the leaks permanently. The product would be injected through SealBoss injection packers using the SealBoss P2002 injection machine, a compact, lightweight, and quiet pump, extremely well suited for this kind of application.
Procedure
The slab was drilled with half-inch holes spaced one foot apart, parallel to the wall, and ten inches from the wall. The holes were drilled at a 90-degree angle and full depth into the slab.
After drilling each hole, the presence of heavy substrate saturation along the wall was confirmed by water filling the hole. It was concluded that there was a void beneath the slab that needed to be filled with foam during the injection process.
Once all the holes were drilled, packers were placed at half depth and only hand tightened for easy removal during injection. The injection process began on the side closest to the crawl space’s stub foundation wall.
The first packer was loosened, then placed at full depth and retightened, while the next packer in line was removed. This allowed for a path of less resistance for any displaced water or soil to escape from below and provided visibility for material travel.
Each packer was injected until catalyzed foam was observed coming out of the adjacent hole. The packer was reinjected a second or third time until refusal or sufficient pressure buildup.
Leaky Basement Repair – Conclusion
This leaky basement repair technique involved a combined joint injection and void filling injection procedure, which was deemed to be the best method for sealing the basement leak efficiently and permanently.
Materials and Tools Used
- SealBoss 1510 Leak Sealing Foam
- SealBoss 15X Accelerator
- SealBoss 13-100 Evolution Packers
- SealBoss R70 Pump Cleaner
- SealBoss P2002 Injection Machine
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